What is the cheapest way to get from Chico to Virginia City?

The cheapest way to get from Chico to Virginia City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chico to Virginia City?

The fastest way to get from Chico to Virginia City is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Chico and Virginia City?

No, there is no direct bus from Chico station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Chico Bus Station and arriving at Reno Amtrak via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chico and Virginia City?

No, there is no direct train from Chico to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Chico Amtrak and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Chico to Virginia City?

The distance between Chico and Virginia City is 241 miles. The road distance is 184.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chico to Virginia City without a car?

The best way to get from Chico to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Virginia City?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chico to Virginia City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chico to Virginia City bus from?

Chico to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chico Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chico to Virginia City train from?

Chico to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chico Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Chico to Virginia City?

The best way to get from Chico to Virginia City is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Chico to Virginia City bus arrive?

Chico to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Chico to Virginia City train arrive?

Chico to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Chico to Virginia City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chico to Virginia City is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chico to Virginia City.

Where can I stay near Virginia City?

There are 299+ hotels available in Virginia City.

Chico to Virginia City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chico to Virginia City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
5h 35m
$120–176
Drive 183.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chico to Virginia Citycar 183.6 mi
3h 35m
$34–49
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
8h 55m
$158–266
Bus via Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 54m
$135–193

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Chico Bus Station to Virginia City via Sacramento Bus Station and Reno Amtrak in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Virginia City via Sacramento and Reno in around 8h 55m.

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